Derby actors create summer colony on Housatonic shore
A group led by Prank and Ray Pureeiin in Derby purchased land on the Derby side of Lake Housatonic, weeks later transforming tents into cottages, wiring power, and installing water, with plans for a summer lake colony and vaudeville entertainments. Notable participants include ATG Frank, Ray Furcella, Jimmy Lanigan, Miss Kyra, Viola Vittobia, Ralph Symington, Marian Murray, Irene Shaw, Florence Shubert, Boo Anderson, Clarence Harvey, and Carl Judd.
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Derby
Prank
Ray Pureeiin
Lake Housatonic
Electrical
Ciettricai Ghia
Plang
Derby Theatre
Feis
Amon
Atg Frank
Ray Furcella
Jimmy Lanigan
Miss Kyra
Viola Vittobia
Ralph Symington
Marian Murray
Irene Shaw
Florence Shubert
Boo <Anderson
Clarence Harvey
Carl Judd
Milford men bound over in assault case at school site
George P. Talmadge aged 60 and Curtis Hopwood 19, both of Hillside Park Milford, were bound over to the Superior court on assault charges involving schoolgirls aboard a houseboat anchored in Great Loty Creek. They were granted bonds of 2500 each and a June 27 hearing date was set. Attorneys sought dismissal, but were overruled. no defense was offered today. Separately Alfred Deronler and Charles Rubin faced reckless driving charges with fines and costs imposed in the first court.
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Milford
George P. Talmadge
Curtis Hopwood
Hillside Park
J. D. Brown, Jr
Liberty
Brown
Atttorneys
Talmadge
Hoywood
Jacob Goodhart
New Haven
Robert Woodruff
Orange
Hopwood
Talmudze
Great Loty Creek
Alfred Deronler
S2112
Elm Street
W Noile
Ascend
Charles Rubin
New York City
Danbury Play Day set with speakers and chorus
Danbury will host a Play Day on Wednesday with principal speakers Mayor William Gilbert and John Barr of Waterbury. Local organizations and war veterans will participate and a chorus of 139 voices will render patriotic selections under Americanization Officer J. B. Barber in charge.
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Danbury
William ©. Gilbert
John Barr
Waterbury
J. B. Barber
Milford Life Guards to Stay Active at Beaches
Milford June 12 Captain William Ashworth states the Milford Life Guards will maintain maritime safety at local shore resorts. Despite no season stations, members will monitor bathers and assist the public while continuing past affiliations with the Connecticut A. A. The self-supporting corps has rescued 26 people and handled 247 first aid cases over three years and plans the annual Water Carnival with notable members like George Russell and Bentz among others.
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Milford
William Ashworth
Carlisle Beach
Ashworth
Connecticut A. i! A
Worps
Snelud
George Russell
Deck Bentz
New Haven
Fred Pools Quartermaster
Park Coby
Pike
Joe la Gentes
Quaers
Capt
Bridgeport
Milford graduations set for Wednesday in public schools
June 12 Milford public schools schedule graduation events with 70 eighth graders from Center school to receive diplomas at Central Grammar school hall. Rev W H Ipson to give budges and Sumi to present diplomas. A reception and dancing follow. Other items include Devon Grammar and Walnut Beach ceremonies later in month and town notices on community events and meetings.
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Milford
Ie Milford Public Schools
Central Grammar School
Center School
Sizads
W. H. Epson
St. Luke's Episcona Church
Walnut Beach
Chemical Company No. 3
Jiyrtle Beach
David A. Hull
Curford Whitham
Mildred Walsh
Wm. Arimsgtrona
Miss Walsh
Wiliam Finn
Ralph Buck
David Hell
Earl Dugat
Ha ‘Gon Park
Stratford youths barred from swimming at Lordship dyke
Stratford June 123 Superintendent I H Thompson of the Stratford Sand Improvement Company posts guards along Lordship dyke to forbid swimming beside the bank. He cites dangers from sudden currents and recent dyke damage totaling about 500 pounds and notes boys climbing the dyke caused a cave-in risk. Two plays are planned for evening performances at Christ Church parish.
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Stratford
I. H. Thompson
Stratford Sand Improvement Company
Lordship Meadow
Lordship Dyke
Thommpson
Dune Mth
Christ | Church Parish
Hall Dranwiie League
Orher
Christ Church
Mary Coughlin Stratford valedictorian at Stratford High
June 12 Special Miss Mary Coughlin daughter of Judge Thomas C Coughlin of Mainstreet has won the valedictorian honor at Stratford High School and will deliver the valedictory address at the commencement exercises June 22. Ethel Carton won the salutatory and will speak then.
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Stratford
Mary Coughlin
Thomas C. Coughlin
Mainstreet
Misa Ethel Carton
Dorothy Coffman
Jennie, Williams
Ggorge Chine
Congregational Church
Lng
Motry Duns
Vincent
Clack Kennedy
Ethel Cartan
Hawthorne
Feseny
Dorothy Hollman
Jessay
Jennie Wiltia
George Chast
Dore
Friend O Ming
Sanderson
Whit ’Am Peok
Mary Cougalin
Drdia
Clarence Stockmaker
Helen Hughes
George Chase
Thompson
Treaen Len Ef
Ciplaniman
Red Ge Taylor
Board of Education
W. WW. Ragere
Clarence
Slooumaker
Katherine Peterson
Benediction
R. A. Whitehead
Strattera
Packard Hall
Jane
Prohibition Raid on Danbury Saloon Highlights Whiskey Evidence
Prohibition agents led by District Deputy Declan raided Edward J. Haight’s saloon at 49 km street Danbury. A bottle was hurled at the wall as officers entered but no other liquor or arrests occurred. Several barrels of beer were taken for analysis amid neighborhood complaints.
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Danbiury
Prohibition
Declan
Bridgeport
Edward J. Haight
Mentho-Sulphur Skin Remedy Ad Weighs In
An old advertisement touts Mentho-Sulphur for eczema and skin irritation. It claims quick relief, soothing effects, and smoother skin with regular use. It notes to obtain Mentho-Sulphur from a druggist and use like cold cream.
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Seldon
Easiest Way to Remove Ugly Hairy Growths
A vintage beauty ad describes Bers as a hair removal method for arms neck or face. It outlines a paste made from thick pasta powdered delatones and water spread on the skin, rubbed off after a few minutes to remove hair with little inconvenience. It warns of side effects but promotes the product as effective.
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Adolph Lederer
Star Men’s Shop
Feasi
Paris
Main ST
Nest
Golte
Sony
Joe LaCentra
J. A. Pike
Quartermaster Poole
Jack Bentz
Jepson
Ion
Adams
Welnut Beach
Ww. Co. UL
Nauga|yack
Henry Gurrows
Chford Lin Oa
Commeres
Odd Fellows Nai
State Chamber of Com Yerce
Hartford
Milford High
Milford Weel
Trea
Katheyne Road
Grove Beach
Cinion Ann
Raymond 2
Brack and Son
New York
Ub Columbia University
Lordship
Mary Coughlin Stratford
Ethel
Carton
Drugeists and Grocers
Freil EH Halls Inc
Providtiica
Leverty Drug Stores
Smith-Murray Co
Fairfield Aves
Bridgeports
Sudan
Elmet
Ipswich
Prefect
FDA
Sepial
Savings Department of
E Trust Company
Comba Financial
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
The
North End Bank and Trust Company
Main Street
Bridgeport Trust Co
Store Street
the Fairfield Trust Co
Fairfield Connecticuy
Newfield Bank Nd Trust Company
Stratford Avenue
American Bank
Sereete Brindgefort
West Side Bank
the Stratford Trust Co
Connecticut
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